Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Raptors, November 6, 2019

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R is for Raptors - birds of prey

Buteo (but I am not sure what kind), Saltillo, Mississippi, USA, October 2, 2019
The term raptor is derived from the Latin rapio, meaning to seize or take by force. Birds that are raptors have keen eyesight for locating their prey, strong feet with talons for gripping and killing, and powerful curved beaks for tearing flesh. Most raptors hunt and kill their prey (small animals), resorting to eating carrion (already dead animals) only when live ones are scarce.

Raptors include Eagles, Ospreys, Kites, True Hawks (Accipiter), American Hawks (Buteo, called Buzzards in Europe), Harriers, Falcons, Merlins, Owls, Caracaras, and Vultures (carrion-eating raptors).

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9 comments:

  1. David M. Gascoigne,November 6, 2019 at 4:28 AM

    I met a fellow years ago, and ironically ran into him again recently, who had an entire career studying worms. He contends that robins are raptors!

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  2. MichelleNovember 6, 2019 at 8:23 AM

    This is a good shot and raptors are fascinating birds.

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  3. SharonNovember 6, 2019 at 10:09 AM

    That is a fine looking bird!

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  4. Roger Owen GreenNovember 6, 2019 at 10:47 AM

    Raptors are beautiful and a bit scary.

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  5. Marie SmithNovember 6, 2019 at 12:32 PM

    Such a strong looking bird and very alert!

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  6. William KendallNovember 6, 2019 at 6:49 PM

    Quite graceful.

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  7. Small City ScenesNovember 7, 2019 at 12:40 AM

    That guy is standing tall---looking for lunch I guess
    MB

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  8. betty-NZNovember 7, 2019 at 3:50 AM

    What a majestic bird! This is a stunning image.

    Your post on 'My Corner of the World' is great to see this week!

    My Corner of the World

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  9. Carol @Comfort Spring StationNovember 7, 2019 at 8:58 AM

    Beautiful bird!

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